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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 249.35 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 249.35 and 162.70 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 249.35 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/249.35 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 249.35 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 40,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,567.81/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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